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Two trade-show fraudsters have received jail sentences after Customs caught them selling fake goods at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. A person in charge of an exhibition booth and a salesperson were sentenced to three months’ imprisonment and…
The Shilla Duty Free’s retail concept Beauty&You has become the first retailer in Hong Kong to launch exclusive South Korean brands Find Kapoor and Olens. Located at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), Beauty&You seeks to introduce a multitude of brands…
Samsung Galaxy Studio pop up in Causeway Bay marks the Galaxy S series’ 10th anniversary smartphone. Interactive digital lights in the studio allowing participants to create visually stunning motion images responding to their own heart rates and eye images in…
Food-delivery service Deliveroo has launched a subscription model in Hong Kong, dubbed Deliveroo Plus. For HK$98 a month, customers can get unlimited free delivery on meals ordered throughout the day. The service is being launched with a two-week free trial.…
Showcasing its positive influence on the Hong Kong economy, Deliveroo today published a new report assessing its impact on partner restaurants and the wider market. Amongst other findings, the research indicates that Deliveroo supports 2,100 jobs in Hong Kong…
Hong Kong beauty products retail Sa Sa International has reported a 7.2 per cent decline in sales for the March quarter. The company’s home market and Macau were to blame, with same-store sales falling 10.8 per cent and combined retail and wholesale turnover…
Doc’s Barbershop has opened in Chengdu, a stunning retail space that also features a cocktail bar. The store was designed by Shanghai-based H Creates Design, headed by New Zealander Hannah Churchill. The Chengdu Taikoo Li mall venue delivers a bold, modern…
LVMH global revenue rose 16 per cent in the first quarter of this year, with Asia and every other geographical market fuelling growth. Organic growth – excluding acquisitions – was 11 per cent higher than the same period last year. The…
Parisian fashion brand Sandro Hong Kong will open its Menswear and Womenswear boutique at Festival Walk Hong Kong this month. The 128sqm boutique features a contemporary design with a full limestone shopfront; the boutique will showcase the most diverse range…
Expressing deep concern for “unscrupulous sales practices” of some Hong Kong fitness centres, the Consumer Council has named and shamed four operators it says targets young consumers with high-pressure sales tactics. “After careful consideration, the council…
Upmarket British food store Fortnum & Mason will launch its first international standalone location in Hong Kong this September. Driven by a strong international demand, the first Fortnum & Mason Hong Kong store will open along with a restaurant in the K11…
Premium outdoor lifestyle brand Roots Canada has opened its first Hong Kong store this month, at Harbour City. The store was opened with Fung Retailing’s Branded Lifestyle Group, its Asian retail partner. Roots Canada’s brick-and-mortar debut in the territory…
Hong Kong business incubator and tech springboard The Mills Fabrica celebrated the launch of its first retail store Techstyle X on Saturday at The Mills. According to the group, the term “techstyle” covers material and supply chain innovation, wearables…
Deliveroo the leading food-delivery company is today launching Deliveroo Plus, a new subscription service available for food lovers across Hong Kong. The new service, priced at HK$98 a month, will enable customers to get unlimited free delivery. Customers…
With ubiquitous popularity on cashless payment services, AlipayHK has partnered with a plethora of merchants to engage users to harness the convenience of mobile payment. Today AlipayHK has collaborated with McDonald’s Hong Kong to steer profound digital…
Fortnum & Mason, the British retail and hospitality brand, is pleased to announce the opening of a new site in K11 MUSEA, a unique retail destination situated in the heart of Hong Kong’s US$2.6billion Victoria Dockside redevelopment. The Fortnum’s shop and…
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